James Comer investigates Biden's controversial autopen use

In 2025, the investigation by House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer focuses on President Joe Biden's use of an autopen for signing official documents. This inquiry has raised concerns regarding Biden's cognitive abilities and whether he was fully aware of the decisions being made under his name. Notably, the use of autopen is a common practice among previous presidents; however, Republicans have drawn attention to Biden's mental acuity in conjunction with this practice. The investigation was intensified by comments and actions from former President Donald Trump, who labeled the situation as a significant scandal. The scrutiny comes amid allegations that Biden's staff managed executive actions without his complete oversight, which has implications for the integrity of executive powers. Throughout this period, the investigation has been met with pushback from Biden's supporters, who argue that the derogatory representations of his cognitive state are politically motivated. The situation escalated further when Comer was criticized for using a digital signature in correspondence related to the investigation, prompting a comparison between his practices and those under scrutiny in Biden's administration. The controversy has sparked debate over the legitimacy and authorization of such signatures, raising pivotal questions regarding accountability in presidential duties and the signing of legal documents.